NY Times published an interview with Stephen Hawking today, and I found this Q/A to be very inspiring:
Q. Given all you’ve experienced, what words would you offer someone who has been diagnosed with a serious illness, perhaps A.L.S.?
A. My advice to other disabled people would be, concentrate on things your disability doesn’t prevent you doing well, and don’t regret the things it interferes with. Don’t be disabled in spirit, as well as physically.
Hawking has a point. I try to leave my regret behind. It doesn't come naturally, and I have to consciously set it aside. But, I take joy that I can still do my job and do it well.
2 comments:
Such a meaningful remark from such an inspirational man. Thanks for posting it!
I like this post. Even though you have extra crap going on that others don't have to deal with, you choose to focus on the positive and do what you do best. Question: if I know you in real life, do you want to know, or does it mess up your blog vibe?
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